The truck was subcontracted to collect coal from Msimbithi Coal Mine in Wonderfontein and to deliver it to the Camden Power Station in Ermelo.
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The truck was subcontracted to collect coal from Umsimbithi Coal Mine in Wonderfontein and to deliver it to the Camden Power Station in Ermelo. It's alleged the driver deviated from that route with the original coal worth about R30,000 and delivered it to an illegal coal yard near Middleburg. "Rubble of coal mixed with stones was allegedly loaded on the truck for delivery to Camden power station. The truck driver was intercepted by Bidvest Protea Coin Security on arrival at the power station and the matter was reported to the police," said Hawks spokesperson Philani Nkwalase.
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